The goal of the Athlete Development Program (ADP) is to assist in the development of the next generation of GREAT American distance runners. The ADP has been a vital part of USATF since 1993. It is a program, which enables Men's and Women's LDR Committees to work collaboratively to provide emerging elite athletes the ability to experience competition at the national level. The ADP provides the athlete with $200 travel stipend, shared room for two nights, ground transportation, meals and waived entry to selected USA

Eligibility

In order for the athletes to be eligible, they must:

1. Have a 2014 USATF membership.
2. Be a U.S. citizen between the ages of 18-29 post scholastic.
3. Have met one of the following times on a certified course (Please note that the age and time standards have been tightened from previous years) :

Women

Men

1 Mile

4:48.50 or better

4:11 or better

5 km

16:50

14:32

10 km

35:15

30:00

15 km

54:27

47:03

Half Marathon

1:18:30

1:07:45

Marathon

2:51:00

2:24:00

4. Athletes need to be in top physical shape to compete. If illness or injury occurs the ADP coordinator needs to be notified.